Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Udomrat Tour holds a slightly higher average rating of 4.27 from 66 reviews, compared to Raja Ferry's 4.21 from 2,206 reviews. Both show strong positive sentiment around 77-79%.

Q: Which operator has more proven experience based on reviews?

Raja Ferry has significantly more review volume with 2,206 analysed, indicating broader traveller feedback, while Udomrat Tour has 66 reviews.

Q: What routes do both operators share?

Both Raja Ferry and Udomrat Tour operate routes including Ao Nang to Donsak/Koh Phangan/Koh Samui, Donsak to multiple destinations like Hat Yai/Khao Sok/Koh Lanta/Koh Samui/Krabi/Penang, and connections from Koh Phangan, Krabi, Surat Thani, Khao Sok, and Hat Yai to various shared points.

Q: Which operator covers more unique routes overall?

Raja Ferry operates many additional routes not listed for Udomrat Tour, such as extensive Bangkok connections to Ao Nang/Donsak/Hat Yai/Khao Lak/Khao Sok/Koh Lanta/Koh Phangan/Koh Phi Phi/Koh Samui/Krabi/Penang/Phuket/Railay, plus Donsak to Bangkok/Phuket/Trang and Koh Samui to Bangkok/Hat Yai/Krabi/Penang/Phuket.

Q: What unique routes does Udomrat Tour offer that Raja Ferry does not list?

Udomrat Tour lists exclusive routes including Ao Nang to Koh Tao, multiple connections to Koh Tao from Hat Yai/Khao Sok/Krabi/Surat Thani, and services to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Satun, and Railay from points like Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, and Surat Thani.

Q: What do reviews say about Raja Ferry's strengths and weaknesses?

Reviews praise Raja Ferry for comfortable spacious buses with reclining seats and amenities, strong organisation on bus express packages (rated 4.39), and reliable combined bus-ferry services. Weaknesses noted include ageing ferries and occasional delays with poor communication during transfers.

Q: What do reviews say about Udomrat Tour's strengths and weaknesses?

Udomrat Tour receives praise for strong organisation on complex multi-leg journeys, smooth handoffs via van-ferry combinations, and on-time performance. Some travellers mention minor issues like overcrowding or timing delays in a small number of cases.

Q: Which operator is better suited for multi-leg or complex transfers?

Udomrat Tour earns specific praise for handling complex journeys with seamless van-to-ferry transfers and a sticker/check-in system that lets travellers 'trust the process.' Raja Ferry is noted more for its bus comfort on combined packages.

Q: Where is the best place to book either operator?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both Raja Ferry and Udomrat Tour. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help compare routes and answer questions.

Q: How do the operators compare for travellers prioritising route options versus specialised island hops?

Raja Ferry offers far more total routes, especially mainland and Bangkok links, making it suitable for broad travel. Udomrat Tour provides targeted options like Koh Tao and Koh Lipe connections from key southern points, suiting specific island-focused itineraries.

Compare Raja Ferry and Udomrat Tour — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Raja Ferry vs

Operator B Udomrat Tour

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

Udomrat Tour 4.3 / 5 60+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Travellers give both operators solid ratings above 4.2 stars, with Raja Ferry drawing from over 2,200 reviews and Udomrat Tour from a smaller set of 66; secure your tickets through ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry

Reviewers praise Raja Ferry for comfortable spacious buses, good value, friendly staff, free meals and smooth overnight packages, especially Bangkok to the islands, while noting the ferry leg itself is older with dirty toilets, occasional delays of 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, no baggage assistance and variable transfer organisation.

Udomrat Tour

Udomrat Tour earns praise for strong organisation of multi-leg van-and-ferry journeys, helpful staff including unscheduled stops for sick passengers, smooth handoffs via sticker systems and fair pricing, though some report overcrowding with luggage in rows, journeys running 1.5-2 hours over schedule and occasional extra cash charges for direct drop-offs.

Both deliver reliable budget service with Raja Ferry backed by far more feedback and Udomrat Tour noted for complex-route handling; ThailandBoatTickets.com provides the smoothest booking with VTA support around the clock.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 15

Only Raja Ferry 13

Only Udomrat Tour 5

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run head-to-head on routes connecting Ao Nang with Donsak, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui; Donsak with Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Samui, Krabi and Penang; plus extensive links among Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Surat Thani, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Book any of these overlapping services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry alone covers Bangkok connections to and from Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket and many other spots, while Udomrat Tour alone serves Koh Tao routes from Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Krabi and Surat Thani plus links to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Railay and Satun. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator’s unique routes, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Raja Ferry tickets usually fall between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 THB), while Udomrat Tour between 640 THB–1,210 THB (median 850 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000 Udomrat Tour — min 80 · median 850 · max 3160

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator offering reliable combined bus+ferry packages

Fastest Raja Ferry — provides direct ferry crossings plus highest-rated Bus Express packages

Most comfortable Udomrat Tour — higher average rating of 4.27 with strong praise for smooth organisation

Most travel options Udomrat Tour — combines multiple transport types including vans, ferries, sleeper boats and catamarans

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator has more proven experience based on reviews?

What routes do both operators share?

Which operator covers more unique routes overall?

What unique routes does Udomrat Tour offer that Raja Ferry does not list?

What do reviews say about Raja Ferry's strengths and weaknesses?

What do reviews say about Udomrat Tour's strengths and weaknesses?

Which operator is better suited for multi-leg or complex transfers?

Where is the best place to book either operator?

How do the operators compare for travellers prioritising route options versus specialised island hops?